Seventeen
Marina And The Diamonds · Other Songs - Marina And The Diamonds
But the melody went stale
Musical cacophony let
Eensy Weensy spider free
You're a rich little boy
Who's had to work for his toys
You've got all the sensibilities
Of an upper class guy
No I'm not your little slave
No I don't twist and turn that way
Only got bad things to say
You're always asking what is up with me
Could never tell you what happened
The day I turned seventeen
The rise of a king and the fall of a queen
Seventeen, seventeen
Oh, you are embarrassed of me
'Cos I use my tongue freely
Bet you wish I couldn't speak
'Cos when I do, you know
I tell you why you're being weak
You want a hassle free life
Go get your upper class wife
Oh, she's got all the personality
Of a lemon that has been
Truly sucked dry
You teach me how to behave
I felt you question the way
I was brought up as a baby
Well you don't know fuck about my family
Could never tell you what happened
The day I turned seventeen
The rise of a king and the fall of a queen
Seventeen, seventeen
Never fell down like a princess
I used to kid myself in this stress
That it was just how things
Were meant to be
Oh, seventeen, seventeen.
Seventeen - Marina and the Diamonds
Marina and the Diamonds' 'Seventeen' stands as a defining track from her 2010 debut album, The Family Jewels. Released during the height of the indie-pop revival, the song blends electronic production with Marina's distinctive vocal style to explore themes of adolescent identity and self-perception. As a key component of her early discography, the recording helped establish her reputation for introspective songwriting and atmospheric soundscapes. The track remains a significant example of the genre's evolution in the early 2010s, showcasing her ability to merge personal narrative with contemporary pop structures. Its enduring presence in her catalog highlights its role in shaping her artistic voice and influencing subsequent works.